Research Participant Advocacy

Corey Jones, Ph.D. Research Participant Advocate Director, Sample Processing Core (615) 3276820

The Research Participant Advocate ensures that appropriate efforts are made during the conduct of clinical research protocols to protect participating individuals and ensure that their safety is accorded the highest priority.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Ensure clear and appropriate information is available to patients or volunteers participating in clinical studies.

2. Assist CRC investigators in preparing appropriate informed consent documents.

3. Assist CRC Internal Advisory Committee (IAC) and CRC investigators in reviewing data and safety monitoring plans.